Holy shit shipping was fast! Didn't even stop at customs. It'll be here in a couple of hours 🥳
Holy shit shipping was fast! Didn't even stop at customs. It'll be here in a couple of hours 
Pyup, having curves on FFB axis in DCS f^$s everything up by moving the spring center forward, it's the same story with ww2 fighters, jets, etc. DCS isn't acknowledging it and until more of us complain they won't do jack shit. I was secretly hoping walmis could introduce an FFB axis curve sensitivity feature, however judging by the amount of work he must do it doesn't look feasible. Someone suggested using vJoy and doing virtual axis curves but it seems too complicated and I just don't trust all that virtual axis stuff...
WI'll probably do this in the release after the next one.
SInterestingly, curves on the apache controls has an almost minimal impact. So it must be unique to every airframe
S@walmis top tier packaging!! Thank you so much, and for the included usb cable 
SYea, walmis reminds me of how the US was in the early 20th century- clever, able individuals who made things like electric light bulbs, automobiles, airplanes, motors, etc. Supporting people like him is only possible through the magic of the internet. But im sure he knows other people like himself who can make similar advances- force feedback rudder pedals, dcs interfaces to real world drones, unifying software, chatGPT addons for realistic comms, etc.
JAt that point we're just doing eagle dynamics job for them
Papache is a brand new module, I feel they may have done something specific for it. As far as ww2 modules the curve on any of them moves the ffb center forward the same way, however there's a difference in trim behavior making it look like they have 'unique' issues..
Ain the end if the job gets done I'm ok with it whoever does it
SCorrect me if I'm wrong (I've yet to set up the rhino, have to wait for work to stop bugging me), but I was under the impression that curves were unneeded on a FFB stick? When I'd use the msffb2, I think I ran into this centering issue with warbirds, I had curves set for my other bases. But after removing, it felt like the curves were unnecessary compared to spring bases? But maybe I'm missing something in regards to the feeling
Pyou rock, @walmis ! 
All I can do for you is to continue advertising your awesome product bringing you more business!
All I can do for you is to continue advertising your awesome product bringing you more business!
Pwell, there's still a sensitivity issue with the axis themselves, regardless if it's FFB or springed. On Mosquito for example the real-life stick is very long and without curves Mossie is extremely twitchy in pitch axis, with the spring joystick I had to apply a curve of 40 to get it in to a comfort zone, same goes for P47, albeit it needs much less curve. With the german fighters no curves needed, the real-life stick length is more or less comparable to our joysticks.
AThe feel of an FFB stick is nicer than springs for me, but I think the sensitivity is more about the length and throw of the controller
Pyes, but to replicate mosquito's length you need it at 120cm or something..
SAh I understand now! Especially since my msffb 2 extension is 500mm
TAre you in NZ?
SNope, just a new yorker who really like kakapos and humps everything like one
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RI mean, that’s literally their business model.
Foooh, I really like the webusb approach to the basic configuration. Better than most joystick testers and firmware updaters and honestly most windows UI frameworks suck.
and honestly most windows UI frameworks suck.
TAmen to that brother
W!status
VHey @warwolf09,
So the last Shipped RHINO is #0058 on 2023-02-22
Average waiting time from preorder to shipped is 139 days, median is 156 days, max is 209 days
55 Rhinos are shipped in total
So the last Shipped RHINO is #0058 on 2023-02-22
Average waiting time from preorder to shipped is 139 days, median is 156 days, max is 209 days
55 Rhinos are shipped in total
LThis is what I made to cope with Rhino's throw. I hope someone gets some ideas / learns from my mistakes Not 100% sure the stick will not hit my chair. The front panel (seen in the back) support is hinged and its upper edge leans on the edge of the table like it used to. Blue marks the position of my old stick mount.
Not 100% sure the stick will not hit my chair. The front panel (seen in the back) support is hinged and its upper edge leans on the edge of the table like it used to. Blue marks the position of my old stick mount.
MLooks like a sensible jig for this purpose but I still limiting the range of motion to be in line with real aircraft with long sticks is still the better solution. You can adjust the throws in the software, but you could also modify the gate the shaft passes through on the top of the base to physically confine it to a suitable throw. Displacement of grip travel is what it's based on... long shaft + short throw to achieve the same distance as short shaft+long throw.
UThats a pretty serious piece of kit on the far right there!!
LMy throttle pedestal? Thanks, though its throttles are mediocre at best...I can land on a carrier most of the time but visiting a tanker remains a dream.
SAnyone planning on 3D printing and wiring their own custom grips for the rhino?
JYou mean like that?
SYep! Sweet B8 I was looking for where to find some resources to make triggers, and PCB to wire all the buttons too (maybe one like virpil to have an axis for brake)
I was looking for where to find some resources to make triggers, and PCB to wire all the buttons too (maybe one like virpil to have an axis for brake)JThe PCB you can get from @walmis .Works like a charm.
SGuessing we click other on the order app and write joystick pcb?
TYep, that’s how I did it. “Shift Register PCB” might be a bit more accurate description. I just finished wiring mine last night to fit my current DIY gimbal but planning to make it work with 5pin mini DIN like the TM grips and be swap-able in the next version.
SNice!! Did you design the trigger on your grip yourself?
TYep, I used two micro switches to get a dual stage trigger effect. The spring tabs on the switches helped with the reset but I ended up having to help it out a bit with a pen spring.
WNice, is that design available ? Did you design from scratch?
JNope... I did nothing but building it. Check it out here
JUpdate 02/02/23 - Added F-5E Grip + Alternate HAT switches (assembly video to follow)
This is a functional 3D print for a PC Joystick Grip compatible with the Thrustmaster Warthog Base and Virpil Mongoose/WarBRD Base.
Highly accurate replica of the grip used in many "Century Series" aircraft and Helicopters from the F-4 Phantom to the F-5 Tiger...
This is a functional 3D print for a PC Joystick Grip compatible with the Thrustmaster Warthog Base and Virpil Mongoose/WarBRD Base.
Highly accurate replica of the grip used in many "Century Series" aircraft and Helicopters from the F-4 Phantom to the F-5 Tiger...
RWoah! That one has the fully independent Otto style trigger! Just that alone is worth the download! Those things are Crazy expensive and I’ve never found a 3-D print version before this!
Swow you werent kidding
RYea I happily pay the Otto tax on the buttons. But triggers and hats are bananas money.
DYouTubeRight Rudder - Left Stick
Download STL's here:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5654238
The second one is designed to fit on a flange for B8 style grips
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5654238
The second one is designed to fit on a flange for B8 style grips
RNice. I can save the P1 for real stuff like the ones in my lemons car!
Bnooooo, lemons deserves the 3d printed stuff, lol.
Kare you using your modified gimbal?
MThe more common ones like in F-16 can be found for like $100-$150 https://peerlesselectronics.com/u2-025-switch
Peerless Electronics Inc.
U2-025, M8805/111-04 OTTO Controls U2-025 precision mil spec switch. 2 pole Black housing, red button. Two-Step. Actuating force of 2.25 lbs. to make the first pole. Additional force of 6.5 lbs. passing through a detent to actuate the second pole. 0.762" +/- 0.025" width. Rated 7 amps resistive @ 28VDC Electrical life 50,000 cycles RoH...
SWhat is the approximate wait time for the 86blf04 kits?
YOoh, this talk gives me ideas. Otto has 2 stage pushbuttons.
I have moved away from the stick trigger for guns and have been using buttons on the throttle. Like the Japanese did. I have been missing the 2 stage though...
I have moved away from the stick trigger for guns and have been using buttons on the throttle. Like the Japanese did. I have been missing the 2 stage though...
WIt's quick, could ship this week.
GIf build a flight stick using the motor kits do I need hall effect sensors for the two axis or do the motors also work as axis sensors?
Sthe motor encoders are the axis sensors